endocrine system 1 Flashcards
what is the endocrine system ?
the series of special endocrine glands around the body that respond to hormones
where do endocrine gland secrete their hormones?
into the bloodstream
what is a target tisse?
the place where the endocrine hormone responds to
what are some functions of the endocrine system?
metabolism, cardiovascular function, reproductive function
what does the word humoral mean?
anything having to do with bodily fluids
true/false : some hormones can be secreted by other hormones
true
in the case of the posterior pituitary gland, how are the hormones secreted?
through the axon
true/false : some hormones are released through neural control
true
what are the 2 types of feedback involved with hormone secretion?
negative and positive feedback
most hormones are controlled by ______ feedback.
negative
how does negative feedback function?
the body is notified when a a state of homeostasis is reached
describe inhabitation of hormones
when a hormone is shut off so it no longer can secrete itself
describe positive feedback
a small amount of hormone is released in the blood, that in turn causes more of the hormone to be released
what is the difference between lipid soluble protein and water soluble protein
the lipid soluble protein can cross the membrane structure without the help of a receptor. the water soluble can not
true/false : lipid soluble is more common than water soluble
false
